Ohio.com — In announcing Tuesday’s signing of three-time All-Star Derrick Rose, new Cavaliers General Manager Koby Altman admitted that the 2011 NBA MVP could have gone to a number of other teams. But as Rose said in a statement, he chose the place where he could best compete for a championship. The Cavs have been to the NBA Finals for three consecutive seasons and won the title in 2016. Free...

Ohio.com — With Kyrie Irving’s trade request creating a potential need for another point guard, the Cavaliers are meeting with free agent Derrick Rose in Ohio Monday, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported. Rose, 28, is willing to play on a one-year, $2.1 veteran minimum deal if he can join a contender. He suffered through a tumultuous 2016-17 season with the New York Knicks after being traded from the...

Ohio.com — Seeking an opportunity to lead a franchise instead of being regarded as LeBron James’ sidekick, Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving asked owner Dan Gilbert to be traded last week, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst reported Friday. James was “blindsided and disappointed” when he learned of Irving’s request, sources told Windhorst, and other teammates have since learned of Irving’s intentions. Irving’s...

Ohio.com — Carmelo Anthony’s insistence on remaining in New York despite Knicks president Phil Jackson’s belief he should finish his career elsewhere is rooted in is Anthony’s desire to remain close to his 10-year-old son Kiyan. That’s what his estranged wife, La La Anthony said Tuesday on “The Wendy Williams Show.” Asked if they were divorcing, La La Anthony, who has known her husband since...

Ohio.com — While the Cavaliers couldn’t pull off a trade for the Indiana Pacers’ Paul George on draft night, they are still in pursuit of the four-time All-Star, ESPN’s Chris Haynes and Marc Stein reported Sunday night. According to the ESPN report, discussions leading up to Thursday’s draft had Kevin Love going to the Denver Nuggets, the Cavs landing George and the Pacers receiving a package of young...